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ZIP 37321

Part of Dayton, TN
Pop. 21,084·Rhea County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$930/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$1,021
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 37321 · $930
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$700
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,160/yr
At $930/mo median
Location
CityDayton
StateTN
CountyRhea County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37321 (Dayton, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,084
Median income
$54,684
Median age
40.2
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
21.9%
22.2%
25.7%
12.6%
17.6%
Under 1821.9%
18–3422.2%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.6%
65+17.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic8%
Asian1.1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
17%
39.9%
23.9%
19.3%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37321 in Dayton, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,310 → $54,684
up 10.9%
Population
20,498 → 21,084
up 2.9%
Renter share
29.7% → 33.4%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 19.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
37.1 → 40.2
+3.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,684 today, compared with $49,310 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 37321 in Dayton, TN adding about 586 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 29.7% to 33.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.9% to 19.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 37321 covers Dayton, TN. The median rent here is $930/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($54,684/yr), ZIP 37321 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37321?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37321 (Dayton, TN) is $930. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37321 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37321's median rent of $930/mo is $1,021 (52%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 37321 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37321 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #153 out of 155 ZIPs at $930/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37321?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $930/mo in ZIP 37321. The local median household income is $54,684/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37321?

Rent in ZIP 37321 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37321 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37321 is considered very affordable for renters. At $930/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($54,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37321 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37321 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of ZIP 37321 households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37321 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37321 compare to the rest of Dayton?

ZIP 37321 is pricier than Dayton as a whole. At $930/mo, it's $115 above the Dayton citywide median of $815/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37321 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37321 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $930/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 37321's median household income ($54,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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